Morgantown, Kentucky
Morgantown: County seat in Kentucky
About
Morgantown is a city located in the county of Butler in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,394 and a population density of 276 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,373 inhabitants.
The city was created 212 years ago in 1812.
Quick Facts about Morgantown
| Population : | 2,373 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Butler County |
| Different from : | Morganfield |
| Postal code : | 42261 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 270 |
| Area : | 8.69 km2 |
| Altitude : | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital city : | Morgantown is capital of Butler County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1813 (212 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:22:13 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 273 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.88% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Morgantown is located at 37°13'32"N 86°41'1"W (37.2256000, -86.6836000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Morgantown
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Morgantown decreased by 0.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,394 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,442 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,441 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,431 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,433 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,427 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,414 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,422 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,411 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,431 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,373 | -2.44% | estimation process |
People born in Morgantown (6)
People born in Morgantown, including politician Everette B. Howard, politician John W. Harreld, United States federal judge Clifton Rhodes Bratcher, .
List
- Tyler Reed (American swimmer) he was born in 19/08/1988
- Keith Butler (baseball player) he was born in 30/01/1989
- Jeff Cardwell he was born in 07/12/1959
Schools in Morgantown
College & universities near Morgantown, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156338 | Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green (KY) | 42101-3601 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Morgantown, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
| CRK | Clarksville, TN | 11 Jefferson Street \r\n | BUS |
| EVN | Evansville, IN | 119 Northwest 6th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Morgantown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Post Office | Morgantown (KY) | 42261 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Morgantown , West Virginia city in and county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 30,847 people.
- Morgantown , Indiana human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 992 people.
Other cities in Butler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Butler County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 149 | City in Butler County, Kentucky, United States |
| Woodbury | 88 | City in Kentucky |
Distance to Other Cities
Morgantown distances to largest Kentucky cities
